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Jeongdong-gil Road (정동길)

Jeongdong-gil Road (정동길)

16.6Km    2024-06-19

2-1 Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Jeongdong-gil Road is one of Seoul's most famous walking paths, stretching from the intersection in front of Jeongdong Church to Saemunan-gil Road. The street holds importance in Korea's modern history, with the surroundings serving as a living museum of this. During the Joseon dynasty, the area developed into a residental space for distant members of the royal family, with a palace and royal tombs in the area. In 1999, the pedestrian walking area was expanded by turning the two-way road into a one-way road. Since then, the road has earned many awards and honors.

TUBAn [Tax Refund Shop] (주식회사 투바앤)

TUBAn [Tax Refund Shop] (주식회사 투바앤)

16.6Km    2024-04-23

1955, Goyang-daero, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Olive Young - Jeongdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 정동)

Olive Young - Jeongdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 정동)

16.6Km    2024-04-22

26, Saemunan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Korean Deungjan Museum (한국등잔박물관)

16.6Km    2021-12-09

8, Neunggok-ro 56beon-gil, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-334-0797

Deungjan, Korean lamps that used to light up the nights in Korea, have all but disappeared into the ‘back streets’ of history. However, they have now been gathered in one place – the Korean Deungjan Museum – where their enchanting flames are once again illuminating Korea. Based on materials that were collected for roughly 40 years by the now octogenarian Dr. Kim Dong-hwi, the Korean Deung-Jan Museum was established in September 1997 as a theme museum of Gyeonggi Province in Neungwon-ri, Mohyeon-myeon, Yongin City, Gyeonggi Province. The museum was built to mimic the image of the fortress walls in Hwaseong, Suwon, and as a result the building bears a resemblance to a lighthouse. The first and second floors of the building, which has one underground floor and three floors above ground, are exhibition halls. The basement floor is a rest area for seminars and a wide range of performances. There is also an outdoor exhibition space that measures around 2,644 square meters and includes native rocks, various types of trees, and a pond.

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul [MMCA Seoul] (국립현대미술관 서울관)

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul [MMCA Seoul] (국립현대미술관 서울관)

16.6Km    2023-06-23

30, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3701-9500

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul (MMCA Seoul) opened in 2013 as a city venue of the MMCA, which opened in 1986 in Gwacheon. The museum site was where many of Korea’s historical and political developments were achieved, both during the Joseon dynasty and after the Korean War. The Seoul venue of MMCA stands out from other museums through its use of Korea’s traditional architectural concept of "madang," a spacious courtyard where people can come and gather to socialize. The exterior of the building stands in harmony with the surrounding landscape. Inside, the museum is equipped with many facilities, including a reference center, project gallery theater, and multipurpose hall. MMCA Seoul strives to accommodate every mode of new artistic endeavor and to communicate with the public.

Hanboknam (한복남)

Hanboknam (한복남)

16.6Km    2021-01-27

17, Bukchon-ro 5ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-10-6485-8507

Started in Jeonju in 2012, Hanboknam strived to promote the beauty of hanbok, earning recognition by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in 2015. Following this, Hanboknam opened a hanbok exhibition and rental shop in the Bukchon area of Seoul in 2016. The shop provides customers with numerous styles of hanbok, from royalty to beggars. The rental shop also offers various accessories to pair with the different hanbok for a complete look.

Olive Young - Gongdeok Park Palace Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 공덕파크팰리스)

Olive Young - Gongdeok Park Palace Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 공덕파크팰리스)

16.6Km    2024-04-18

1F, 143, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Larva Town (라바타운)

Larva Town (라바타운)

16.6Km    2022-12-23

1, Gyeonghuigung 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-70-4609-6492

Larva Town is divided into areas of three different themes: TUBAn Yard, TUBAn Goods, and Cafe Wingcle. TUBAn Yard greets visitors with animation character Larva dressed up as a gatekeeper from the Joseon dynasty along with other amusing sculptures that serve as excellent props for taking souvenir photos. The yard is open to public, welcoming any passerby to stop by and relax. As for TUBAn Goods, the shop is filled with character merchandise targeted towards consumers of diverse age range. Featured characters include TUBAn's iconic Larva, Dinocore, and Wingcle. After looking around TUBAn Yard and TUBAn Goods, visitors can stop by Cafe Wingcle where they can enjoy a cup of coffee with dessert surrounded by adorable Wingcle and friends.

Lunette Eyewear - Mapo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (루네뜨안경 마포)

Lunette Eyewear - Mapo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (루네뜨안경 마포)

16.6Km    2024-04-17

1F, 24, Dohwa-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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